Compost is a soil conditioner which improves soil structure, which in turn provides efficient food and water to plants.

Don’t have the space for a compost heap? GardenShop has just the right product for you – the Bokashi Bin. It is clean, has no bad odours, it is small, compact and fuss free. The compost that you get from this system contains an array of nutrients to promote strong and healthy plants.

The Bokashi Bin system consists of a bucket with a lid, a strainer and a tap at the bottom of the tub. Then you need to add the magic – Bokashi.

Bokashi becomes moist which activates healthy fungus, bacteria and yeast growth which breaks down organic products in a safe and healthy manner. When you open the Bokashi Bin, there are no bad odours, just a pleasant yeast-type of smell.

Discard ALL your kitchen food waste into your Bokashi Bin – this can be egg shells, meat, fish, dairy products, chicken bones, all fruit and vegetable cuts and peels.

How does the Bokashi Bin work?

To start the system simply scatter a handful of Bokashi at the bottom of your Bokashi Bin (over the strainer). Then throw in all your kitchen waste that you’ve collected for the day. Scatter a handful of Bokashi over it and compact everything using a masher. Close your bin. For best results try only open your bin once a day.

Every time you add a layer of kitchen waste, throw over a handful of Bokashi and press it down with a masher. Once your tub is full it is time to close the lid and let it sit for 2 weeks to allow the fermentation process to complete. Then your compost is ready to be used. Ideally you need 2 bins in rotation to not lose time or opportunity to recycle your kitchen waste into glorious compost.

While your Bokashi Bin is making compost, liquid is released and drains to the bottom of the tub. This can be tapped off – mix 1 part to 10 parts water (10ml per litre of water), and you have a potent liquid fertilizer organically made in your own home.

Composting has never been this easy until now. Start recycling your kitchen waste today and make your own glorious compost, the rewards are amazing!

As a garden-lover, we know that you sometimes need on-site expert advice to talk through nagging garden issues or changes you may want to make. That’s where our GardenGuru comes in! Our qualified horticulturist will meet with you for a one-hour consultation service where you can discuss your unique gardening challenges and find solutions.

Get in touch
Email: gardenguru@gardenshop.co.za
WhatsApp GardenGuru: 072 200 5762

R450*secures your one-hour GardenGuru consultation, payable at any of our branches. GardenGuru will contact you during weekdays to make an appointment.

*Our fee refers to visits within a 10km radius of any GardenShop branch located in Parktown, Broadacers, Bryanston, Menlo Park and Boksburg. Our service does not include design sketches or drawings and we will happily refer you to a recommended landscaper depending on your requirements.

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